Columbus - 20066765- BWC Fraud Investigator

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The BWC Fraud Investigator analyzes computerized data to detect fraudulent activity and conducts field and in-house investigations into allegations of fraud, abuse, and other violations. The investigator independently manages and prioritizes an assigned caseload, developing action plans to complete cases. The role includes testifying before grand juries, courts, and administrative hearings about the validity and accuracy of methods used to obtain administrative and criminal evidence. It also conducts covert surveillance to identify employers operating without coverage or with lapsed coverage and supports team performance by assisting colleagues with cases, including interviews and travel. This is a field position and does not require daily reporting to a physical office, although reporting may be required based on operational needs. The position may require travel; the employee must provide their own transportation and/or be able to legally operate a state-owned vehicle. The role is permanent, full-time, classified, and represented by OCSEA. The stated work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and compensation is $31.47–$46.08 per hour.

Requirements

Complete an associate core program in criminology, criminal justice, or law enforcement, and have 18 months of experience conducting criminal investigations; alternatively, complete an associate core program in forensic accounting/auditing or accounting and have 18 months of experience performing forensic accounting/auditing duties; or have an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications.
Criminal investigation experience includes field interviews and interrogation, field surveillance, field information and evidence gathering while investigating criminal-law violations, especially theft and fraud, and researching administrative laws, policies, and procedures related to possible criminal offenses.
A valid driver’s license is required if operating a state vehicle.
Successfully pass the required state highway patrol personal background check before employment.
Comply with applicable LEADS and NCIC operating and security policies if granted access to those systems.
Knowledge of criminology, criminal justice or law enforcement; BWC; applicable state and/or federal statutes, rules, regulations, and procedures; evidence gathering and search and seizure; public relations; interviewing; case preparation; LEADS operator rules and regulations; and human relations.
Skill in operating a personal computer and word-processing, database, spreadsheet, and fraud-detection analytical software, as well as surveillance equipment such as cameras and undercover audio recording devices.
Ability to analyze problems and data, draw valid conclusions, gather and classify information, prepare accurate and concise reports, conduct interviews effectively, make rapid decisions, handle sensitive contacts and potentially dangerous or irate people safely, recognize threats, manage variables during investigations, perform basic arithmetic, understand technical instructions, use research methods, and work in isolation.

Responsibilities

Analyze computerized data, including Human Services Criss-E, Auto Track, Sanctions, Ohio Offender, BMV photo files, and LEADS, to detect fraudulent activity.
Conduct field and in-house investigations into allegations of fraud, abuse, and other violations.
Independently manage and prioritize an investigative caseload and develop action plans to complete assigned cases.
Testify before grand juries, courts of law, and administrative hearings regarding the validity and accuracy of techniques used to obtain administrative and criminal evidence.
Conduct covert surveillance to determine whether employers are operating without coverage or with lapsed coverage.
Assist team members and other teams with cases, which may include subject and witness interviews and travel.
Travel as required and provide personal transportation and/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle, as applicable.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period
Vision insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period
Basic life insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation